Hot Takes

The Messy and Fabulous Legacy of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’

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Producers, guest hosts, and one giant fan recount the undeniable impact of 14 years of Williams, her controversial Hot Topics, and an unlikely reign on the purple throne.

Coleman Spilde
Coleman Spilde 

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Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/The Wendy Williams Show
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